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This simple pasta sauce recipe yields gourmet flavors.

Bolognese Sauce

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup shredded carrot
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
8 ounces lean ground beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon beef base or instant bouillon granules

1. Heat olive oil is large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add beef; cook stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
2. Stir in tomatoes, water, wine, basil, oregano and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until flavors are blended.
3. Serve over your choice of cooked pasta. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Makes 3 cups.